Galvanized Pipe Failure in Nassau County Homes: The 75-Year Timeline
The galvanized steel supply pipes installed in Nassau County’s 1945-1965 housing stock are now 60 to 80 years old — past the end of their 40-70 year design life. Understanding how galvanized pipe fails, what the warning signs are, and what water damage results when it does is essential knowledge for owners of Levittown, East Meadow, Hempstead, and Valley Stream homes.
Water Damage Restoration in the Town of Hempstead, NY
The Town of Hempstead — with 65,000 homes in FEMA flood zones, 74,736 Sandy-damaged structures, and the densest concentration of pre-1960 Cape Cod housing in the country — presents the highest water damage restoration risk profile of any township on Long Island.
